Posts by Shahin Tabatabaei, MD
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BPH Supplements Have Little Support for Efficacy and Safety
To better advise patients about herbal remedies for prostate enlargement or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), researchers scoured the scientific literature for evidence on every individual ingredient of every available supplement.
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Advantages of Robot-assisted Techniques for Urologic Surgeries
Robotic surgery can decrease blood loss and patient pain, lead to a shorter recovery time than a traditional laparoscopic approach, and offers surgeons a shorter learning curve.
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Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Current treatments generally focus on oral medications or invasive surgery, which can have side effects. The prostatic urethral lift and water steam therapy are effective, non-invasive treatments for BPH.
Biography
Shahin Tabatabaei, MD is a practicing urologist. Dr. Tabatabaei graduated from Iran University of Medical Sciences in 1992 and has been in practice for 25 years. Dr. Tabatabaei accepts multiple insurance plans including Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts Health Plan. Dr. Tabatabaei also practices at Neurology Associates in Boston, MA.
Urology Care at Mass General
The Department of Urology at Massachusetts General Hospital offers sophisticated, compassionate care and the most innovative treatments for patients with any type of urological condition.